Transition to St Wilfrid’s
At St. Wilfrid’s, we understand that starting secondary school is a big step in your educational journey. That’s why we offer a supportive and structured transition programme to help you feel confident and excited about joining us. We work hard to make the process smooth and welcoming for all pupils and their families.
Transition Programme
Our transition programme begins with a six week programme of activities designed to help support pupils as they prepare to join us at St Wilfrid’s.
Each week, a new resource will be shared directly with our incoming pupils’ primary schools, on our social media pages and here on our website.
Below, you’ll see a link to each week’s resource.
Week 1 – Welcome to St Wilfrid’s
Week 2 – A Day In The Life Of A Year 7 St Wilfrid’s Pupil
Week 3 – A Day In The Life Of A Year 7 St Wilfrid’s Pupil Part 2
Transition Days
In addition to our weekly transition programme, we are looking forward to meeting our new pupils at St Wilfrid’s Transition Days on the 10th and 11th of July. St Wilfrid’s newest Year 7 cohort will get a chance to see what life is like at St Wilfrid’s, meet key members of staff and sample what lessons will be like when you join us in September.
Year 6 Welcome Evening
Each year, we welcome the families of our newest Year 7 cohort. This information evening is aimed at the parents of next year’s Year 7 cohort and will provide important information about what to expect as your child prepares to move to secondary school, including key dates, support available, and how we work to ensure a smooth transition for all of our pupils.
For the resources from this event, please click the link below:
Year 6 Open Evening
We warmly invite all Year 6 pupils and their families to our official open evening in the autumn term. For 2025, our open evening will be taking place on Thursday the 2nd of October. This is an opportunity to tour the school, meet our staff and current pupils as well as experiencing interactive lessons- from science experiments to cooking demonstrations and PE lessons.
We have a comprehensive transition package for our pupils where pupils will:
•Meet key staff
•Learn about school routines, timetables, and expectations
•Hear from current pupils about life at St Wilfrid’s
•Get practical information on travel, lunches, and uniform
•Explore our Catholic ethos and vibrant wider life, including clubs, faith opportunities, and support systems
•Prepare for your transition days with all the key details you need
We understand that moving from primary to secondary school can feel like a big step. That’s why we work closely with pupils, families, and primary schools to ensure you feel informed, prepared, and confident ahead of September.
Support for Every Pupil
We know each child is unique. Whether you’re excited, nervous, or somewhere in between, our caring staff are here to listen and help. We also offer additional transition support for pupils with special educational needs or those joining from smaller primary schools.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about transition to St Wilfrid’s, our Transition Co-Ordinator, Mrs Thompson, can be contacted using the email address: tws_transition@st-wilfrids.org.
